Parks and Recreation

Get ready to dash for drumsticks — there are seven turkey trots to get you up and moving on Thanksgiving Day around the City of Oaks.
Centro is holding its 11th Day of the Dead 5K on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Founder Angela Salamanca was introduced to a holiday originating in Mexico by her staff 14 years ago and has loved the celebration of life since.
Loden Hospitality plans to bring street-level retail, restaurants, housing options, and a swanky hotel to the historic Moore Square district.
From safari adventures to an alpaca paradise, save these 11 spots located within an hour of the City of Oaks where you can learn and interact through animal encounters.
There’s nothing quite like fall in Raleigh. We’ve got you covered with all the best festivals, events, and other activities throughout the City of Oaks for this autumn.
Each year on September 19, our city and its surrounding areas celebrate 919 Day, an unofficial nod to the Triangle’s main area code. Keep reading City Editors Cat + Allie’s recommendations to spend a day celebrating the 919.
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A new study from details the impact of Wake County’s trees in the area and how we can to grow into an even better and greener county.
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy. Bonus: We include a reflection for your kid’s perfect day.
Raleigh Kubb is tossing blocks and batons at Trophy on Maywood. Learn about this unique Scandinavian lawn game and the Raleigh community behind it.
NC Freedom Park, which serves as a beacon of hope honoring Black North Carolinians, is open to the public in downtown Raleigh.
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Managing Editor Cat and Newsletter Editor Allie completed the Spring 2025 Raleigh Neighborhood College cohort — bookmark this to sign up for the next one, running March through May.
The City of Raleigh is gearing up for the holiday season, and tickets will go on sale soon for Holiday Express, one of the most in-demand events of the year. Here’s how to get yours.
Raleigh has plenty of pickleball courts to show off your stuff — keep reading to learn about the sport and where to swing it in the City of Oaks.
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